to clap shut
1clap-sill — clapˈ sill noun A lock sill, the bottom part of the frame on which lock gates shut • • • Main Entry: ↑clap …
2clap — Synonyms and related words: Bedlam let loose, French disease, Spanish pox, VD, acclaim, acclamation, acquired syphilis, applaud, applause, apply, balanitis gangrenosa, bang, bar, barricade, bash, bat, batten, batten down, bedlam, belt, biff, big… …
3clap — I UK [klæp] / US verb Word forms clap : present tense I/you/we/they clap he/she/it claps present participle clapping past tense clapped past participle clapped * 1) a) [intransitive] to hit your hands together many times to show that you liked… …
4clap — clap1 [ klæp ] verb * 1. ) intransitive to hit your hands together many times to show that you liked something or admire someone: At the end of the speech everyone clapped. a ) intransitive or transitive to hit your hands together, for example to …
5clap — clap1 /klap/, v. clapped, clapping, n. v.t. 1. to strike the palms of (one s hands) against one another resoundingly, and usually repeatedly, esp. to express approval: She clapped her hands in appreciation. 2. to strike (someone) amicably with a… …
6shut — v 1. close, close up, close off, seal, seal up, seal off, occlude, obturate; lock, padlock, bolt, latch. 2. block, obstruct, occlude, barricade, blockade, stand in the way; stop, stay, arrest; clog, choke, congest, jam; impede, hinder, get in the …
7shut — Synonyms and related words: ban, bang, bar, barricade, batten, batten down, blank, blind, blind alley, block out, bolt, bolted, bottle up, box in, button, button up, cease, cecal, choke, choke off, choked, choked off, clap, close, close down,… …
8shut up — Synonyms and related words: anchoritic, answer, answer conclusively, argue down, bang, bar, barricade, batten, batten down, be mute, be silent, beleaguer, beset, besiege, blockade, bolt, bottle up, bound, box in, box up, button, button up, cage,… …
9clap — I [[t]klæp[/t]] v. clapped, clap•ping, n. 1) to strike the palms of (one s hands) together, usu. repeatedly, esp. to express approval 2) to strike (someone) amicably with a light slap, as in greeting or encouragement: He clapped his friend on the …
10Margaret Clap — Died circa 1726 Nationality English Other names Mother Clap Occupation Coffee house operator Known for Running a popular …
